Strawberry days is held every year in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. My dad was born and raised here, and the weekend of parades, tent shops, food, and family is more tradition than anything. This is the first year I have gone back since the summer I turned 13. Thirteen years later things have changed in looks, but the traditions the Chavez's have held on to have not changed much at all. It was so much fun bringing Greg and Maria to Glenwood for Strawberry Days as this weekend was part of my childhood, too!
The car ride up!
Gearing up for the exciting weekend!
Entering the Glenwood Canyon. Seriously, this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL parts of Colorado. I love entering and driving through the Canyon! This is where I also learned every Barry Manilow and Kenny Rogers song since this is what my mom played in the car when we ventured out to Glenwood when we were little!
Great Papa Bob and Maria sitting by the Roaring Fork River.
When we got to Glenwood, we met Great Grandma, Great Papa, Shelly, and Porter for dinner at the Park!
Getting into things at the hotel!
Watching the Parade! Greg loved that everyone threw candy. He was expecting beads and kept asking when the beads were coming (don't judge my parenting...we like Mardi Gras! :-) )Papa Bob was helping him get candy from everyone in the parade!
Maria taking it all in!
Mommy and Maria at the Parade!
After lunch and nap we headed over to the park from my Grandma and Papa's big cook out! This has been a tradition since I can remember. It was nice to see so many of my grandparents friends that I have not seen since I was 13! As always..."You look just like Mikey." It was funny just introducing myself as Mike's daughter. We then headed back to my grandparents motor home to hang out with them and Shelly and Porter!
On our way to check out the tent shops at Strawberry Park!
Grammy and Boo
On Sunday morning we headed to the park for the traditional pancake breakfast. Greg was fascinated by the dance competitions going on, and Maria was busy trying to climb up the tents! We had a great weekend with family and old friends!
I really wish I would have done a better job of taking pictures of Greg and Maria with more people. I am totally bummed I did not get a picture of them with Larry and Barb (very close friends of Grandma and Papa, Godfather of my dad!) Promising myself to get better with this!
Love it! It was great fun to have you and the little ones at Strawberry Days! It's a great tradition and maybe you all can start coming every year?!? Shelly
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